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[Moros]

My political profile[/U]

Country of Residence: Belgium
Nationality: Belgian, Flemish.
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -5.5 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.64



Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social-democrat.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: /
Religion: Ietsisme (Not sure what that's called in English.

Abortion: Should be legal first three months or so.
War in Iraq: Shouldn't have been started. But just leaving Iraq isn't a solution to the problem the war itself created.
Afghanistan: US had the right to track down, and try to capture Osama. When the Taliban didn't want to give them Osama, well they asked for it. They should've known it would come to this. Removing the taliban would have been a positive thing. Too bad it seems that it's hard if not impossible to get these countries peacefull without resorting to genocuides or something. I guess you could call me neutral, but I think that currently the EU nations should help. Not for war's sake, but for peace and stability's sake.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: Only in soldiers and policemen's (and similar men) hands.
Gay Marriage: Don't make religious institutions marry them, but allow a secular marriage. Marriage doesn't have to be religious, folks...
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes.
Religion in schools: Free for private schools, Not at state schools
Death penalty: It's a shame it still exists in certain countries.
EU: Pro- a strong EU. However I'm against the addition of any more states, and even against the last states that have been added. You don't build a house, by just putting more and more bricks on eachother. It'll fall down if you don't build a good basis and use a good cement first. Why don't they just gave the last ten countries or so some economic benifits and perhaps some support money. That's what they wanted. And then wait and build up the EU better and stronger, while those countries grow, and then add them. No just getting as many members as possible without thinking about the consequenses. And now what do we have? Not a house you can live in but a freakin tower of babylon which is almost colapsing. Yet still there's more work done on adding members then making the basis better. Sigh.

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

My political profile

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: English
Political Compass Results:
Economic Left/Right: -7.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.18


Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left, and egalitarian
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Under traditional groups Socialism is the most likely to fit me. However I so idealistic and naive that Utopian is more to the point. In other words, I'd like to believe in a system so perfect that it would be completely unworkable...
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No... See above...
Religion: Atheist, but that's my own understanding, people should be free to believe exactly what they want with no interference from anybody. I have respect for people with faith. I just lack it... totally. That said I agree with most of the moral values of the Catholic Church, its the ethical and spiritual stances that I don't agree with.
Abortion: Should be legal.
War in Iraq: Unjust and unneeded. We should get out now, and turn over responsibility to the Iraqis. There was absolutely no need to invade Iraq. I see the Iraq war as a product of the arrogance of the Bush administration and of US politicians in general (sorry to any Americans), and their need to enforce themselves as 'Leaders of the Free World.
War in Afghanistan: More valid than that in Iraq. Should stay there, but shouldn't be sending any more troops.
Marijuana: Legalize it, but regulate it.
Firearms: Defence forces only. In my Utopia there would be no need for violence, but as Utopia, by definition cannot exist (it means 'nowhere') then Defence forces are the only people who should require them.
Gay Marriage: Should be legalised, but its down to churches and other religious groups if they choose to allow religious Gay ceremonies.
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes. Sexual orientation is not a good reason to exclude a person from society.
Religion in schools: Should be down to the school. If you don't like it find another school. I attended a Catholic school and didn't complain when they insisted on instilling religious values. That I have my own beliefs is beside the point.
Death penalty: Never should be allowed. There is no just reason to take the life of another human being.
European Union: Slightly for more co-operation between the various states of Europe. Then I read an extract from the Lisbon treaty... Should remain a trading group until a majority of European 'citizens' want it to be more so.

[Furunculus]

updated with question about human rights.

[CCRunner]

Country of Residence: USA (Arizona)
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: didn't re-take it, but I'm usually around (2,0)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate Conservative
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: not really/to young to vote. When I do, it's republican
Religion: Christian (Lutheran)

Abortion: Legal when it threatens the Mother's life, first trimester for rape victims. Otherwise, no
War in Iraq: Shouldn't have gone but now that we're there, it'd be worse to stop now than to finish the job
War in Afghanistan: Let's kick some terrorist
Marijuana: Legalize
Firearms: Legal with common sense restrictions(assault rifles, miniguns, etc.). None for insane people/violent felons
Gay Marriage: Can't think of why not...other than it's disgusting. So yes, but leaning towards no if that makes sense.
Gay Adoption: Gays are people too.
Religion in Schools: Kids taught about it, not to do it-- they have their parents for that.
Death Penalty: Pro, for serial killers and the like only
European Union: Um... no opinion
Israel: no opinion really

[Megas Methuselah]

Country of Residence: Canada.
Nationality: Cree, Saulteaux, and Metis.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 4.41



Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social Democrat.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: New Democratic Party, I guess. Whatever the case may be, I certainly wouldn't let my vote go to waste.
Religion: Grew up as an Apostolic Christian.

Abortion: Who am I to instill my will on this matter? Woman's choice.
War in Afghanistan: Opposed the thought of war at the start, but the clothes are off and we're now in hilt-deep; pulling out will only make more of a mess than there already is. Might as well plant something nice in there and let it grow to fruition. (hehe)
War in Iraq: Same as above, regardless of the fact that Canada has no contribution of troops.

Marijuana: Legalization with restrictions.
Firearms: Legalization with restrictions.
Gay Marriage: Why not? Because some idiot fundamentalists think it's immoral/wrong/gross?
Gay Adoption: My main issue is that children should grow up with responsible parents, respectful and supportive of the childrens' traditional cultures and values. Gay parents do not hinder this in any way whatsoever.
Religion in Schools: NO. Religion is a personal issue.
Death Penalty: NO. No person should have the right to be so sinister and twisted as to judge whether another person should live or die.
European Union: Don't give a damn. Europeans can do whatever the hell they want, provided they stay in Europe. (haha, I'm joking; simmer down, now! I have no opinion on the matter.)
Israel: Mixed feelings. I'm saddened to see the situation turn out so badly.